My apologizes for any typos, etc., but my right hand is still wrapped from my surgery and will be for a couple of weeks. So the blog posts may be short and irregular for a while.

That said, since I scheduled this week's UCB project, I've got to try to do it, right? This week the UCB is doing their predictions on the 2010 season. Today is the American League, followed by the different NL divisions and then, on Friday, the post-season and award predictions.

The Yankees are defending champs and didn't rest in the offseason--there's no reason not to expect another divisional crown. The Red Sox are never going to let New York get too far ahead of them. Tampa Bay may have a dynasty in the making, but they play in the wrong division. Toronto is in the midst of some changes and shouldn't be a factor. Balitmore is on the right track and may slide out of the cellar this year.

American League Central

1. Detroit2. Minnesota3. Chicago4. Cleveland5. Kansas City

Detroit should have won the division last year and, though they lost Curtis Granderson, should wind up on top of the most competitive division in baseball. Minnesota keeps Joe Mauer, but you know he'll drop off a little bit. The White Sox are always just a little bit crazy--you never know what they'll do. Cleveland is infusing the young talent and could make a run. Kansas City has a process, it's just a process for losing.American League West

1. Texas2. Seattle3. Los Angeles of Anaheim4. Oakland

Really like seeing what the Rangers have done, adding pitching to a team that can mash. Seattle had the best off-season and will be tough to beat with the two aces. Things are going to catch up with the Angels this year, though they'll be in the hunt. Oakland has some nice young pitchers, but that won't be enough.

The BBA has, as a secondary aim, the goal of producing year-end
awards in a similar fashion to the Baseball Writers of America. These
awards can be found at the official site in October with links back to the voters,
ensuring transparency and, most likely, the onset of some good baseball
arguments.